This historic Federalist-style home was built in 1828 as a private residence for the family of Daniel Chipman, a Charter Trustee of Middlebury College, lawyer, and U.S. Representative from Vermont. It was not until the 1970's that the home was converted to an inn, and its current owners have operated the house as a bed-and-breakfast. The house could easily be used either as a private residence or B&B. With 5,258 square feet this home includes 11 bedrooms and bathrooms, two expansive living rooms, modern kitchen, wet bar, and dining room (seats 28) complete with a historic Rumford fireplace and beehive stove. It is ideally suited for either a large family or enterprising entrepreneurs wanting a historic B&B in a fabulous location. Only minutes from the Middlebury College Breadloaf campus, hiking trails in the Breadloaf Wilderness, and skiing at Rikert Ski Touring Center and the Snowbowl - opportunities for outdoor activities are abundant. Having both historic and modern features, this home offers its future owners the best of both worlds. Presently, the owners occupy five of the eleven bedrooms, and six are used as short-term rentals. With amenities such as a separate private suite with its own entrance, zoning allowing for both residential and commercial use, a modern timber frame barn with loft, and 5.9 acres of land with many mature maple trees, all in a superb location, this one-of-a-kind gem provides its next stewards with endless opportunities.
Ripton is located in Vermont. Ripton, Vermont has a population of 549. Ripton is more family-centric than the surrounding county with 34.97% of the households containing married families with children. The county average for households married with children is 26.02%.
The median household income in Ripton, Vermont is $88,393. The median household income for the surrounding county is $77,978 compared to the national median of $69,021. The median age of people living in Ripton is 47.1 years.
The average high temperature in July is 76.8 degrees, with an average low temperature in January of 5.3 degrees. The average rainfall is approximately 45.5 inches per year, with 120.4 inches of snow per year.